South Korea in September

September to November is South Korea’s warm and dry autumn and for many the finest time of the year to visit, with the country’s foliage bursting in bright shades of red and orange. Temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) and the bright blue skies tend to stay clear and crisp, with very little rainfall. The Chuseok festival in Korea comes in September when Koreans return to their hometowns, visit their ancestor’s graves, and eat feasts brimming with kimchi, glutinous rice cakes, bbq meat, and rice wine. This holiday comes as a great relief in Seoul as it signals the heat and the humidity of the summer has finally broken.

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Classic South Korea

Discover the best that South Korea has to offer on this fascinating 9-day luxury tour of the country’s must-see destinations. You’ll stay in some of the country’s best hotels as you visit ancient temples and palaces in Seoul, explore Gyeongju National Park, learn to make kimchi, and explore lava cave tubes.

Destinations South Korea

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

Price Per Person: From $14,500

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Busan and Seoul By Night

Indulge in the energetic nightlife in two of South Korea’s trendiest cities, Seoul & Busan. Dine on kimchi and BBQ pork belly, belt out K-pop songs at a norebang (Korean karaoke), hop around the many pojangmachas (drinking tents) and discover the unique flavors of makgeolli and soju, staple Korean spirits.

Interests Cuisine

Destinations South Korea

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Price Per Person: From $11,900

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Culture, Food, and White Sand Beaches: A Honeymoon to South Korea and Okinawa

Embark on an exhilarating honeymoon through South Korea and the Okinawa islands of South Japan, two fascinating destinations for newlyweds to experience together. From the high-energy cities of South Korea to the secluded semi-tropical islands of Okinawa, this 12-day itinerary promises a spectacular mix of adventure, relaxation, and romance.

Interests Romance, Post-Covid Wellness

Destinations South Korea, Japan

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Price Per Person: From $16,700

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Revitalization, Korean Style

Indulge in some of South Korea’s best health and relaxation facilities on this rejuvenating 9-day luxury journey. You’ll savor fresh, healthy Korean dishes, hike in Bukhansan National Park, soak up the aromas of a rare green tea sauna, while staying in some of the country’s best hotels, like The Shilla in Jeju.

Interests Cuisine, Trekking, Post-Covid Wellness

Destinations South Korea

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights

Price Per Person: From $12,000

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The Ultimate Korean Cultural Experience

Gain deep insight into the culture and history of the two Koreas on this fascinating 14-day luxury journey. You’ll step inside age-old palaces and temples, visit the famous Demilitarized Zone, roam the world’s largest shopping complex in Busan, and relax on the UNESCO-listed island of Jeju in luxury.

Interests UNESCO, Heritage

Destinations South Korea

Duration: 14 days / 13 nights

Price Per Person: From $20,300

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South Korean Summer Adventure

Frolic under the warm South Korean sun on this exciting 8-day luxury adventure. You’ll windsurf in the Han River, camp in Gangwondo, skydive in Ansan, dive at a famous site in Jeju, and visit age-old cultural relics, all while you rest your head in some of South Korea’s best hotels, like The Shilla.

Interests Sports

Destinations South Korea

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Price Per Person: From $13,800

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Recommended Festivals For South Korea in September

Chuseok

September-October

Chuseok, South Korea’s thanksgiving day, is a major harvest festival celebrated over three days. Traditionally, families visit ancestral graves to pull weeds, offer newly harvested rice and traditional rice cake, and make a formal bow of gratitude. Folk games, dances, and music are also played. In modern times, many Koreans return to their hometowns to spend time with family and friends, and share a feast of Korean traditional foods and rice wines.

Location Countrywide, South Korea

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